Road crash injures Crown FC players on way to pre-season tournament
By Tosin Omojola
Crown FC of Ogbomoso have been involved in a road accident while travelling to Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament scheduled for October 15 to 24, 2026.
The accident occurred a few miles beyond the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) when the club’s Toyota Coaster bus collided with a trailer, leaving some players and the driver injured.
The injured players and driver were taken to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical attention. The situation is reportedly under control, although further details about their conditions remain unknown.
The incident has raised concerns among supporters of the Ajilete Warriors, who were looking forward to seeing the team compete at the tournament, scheduled to take place at Ebede Stadium.
The pre-season competition was expected to provide Crown FC with an opportunity to assess their squad and fine-tune their tactical and technical preparations ahead of the new football season.
Further details on the condition of the injured players and the driver, as well as the possible impact of the accident on the club’s participation in the tournament, were still being awaited at the time of filing this report.
